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King & I: Oh, the joys of doing absolutely nothing
by Phyllis McCrossin If ever there were a good way to get away from it all, this week would have been a good example of just that. For the first…
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Vikings take season opening hoops win
The Hopkins varsity boys’ basketball won Tuesday tonight on the road at Buchanan, 54-37. Cruz Hitzler led the Vikings with 14 points. Seth Marshall and Merek Zapolnik chipped in 13…
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Clippers match last year’s win total already
It was a good opening night for the Martin and Wayland basketball teams. The Martin High School basketball team suffered through an awful rebuilding seson last year, finishing at 1-22,…
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No one injured in vehicle-train crash
A car-train crash occurred Tuesday afternoon on 140th Avenue just west of Division, but no one was injured, according to authorities with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies reported that…
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Four Wayland schools ranked among best
The four are Dorr and Pine Street elementaries and Wayland Union Middle School and Wayland Union High School.In order to be eligible for this honor, schools are assessed on two…
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Service set for Nov. 30 for Richard Sprague
Richard Sprague, age 64, died Tuesday, Nov. 19 He is survived by his daughter, Allysa Rickal Sprague; siblings Lee Sprague, Janina Sprague, Michael Sprague, Anthony Sprague; nieces and nephews Daniel…
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Leftover Thanksgiving casserole to end holiday
by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: Around four cups left over diced or shredded Turkey or Chicken Around four cups left over cooked stuffing Mixed left over or frozen vegetables thawed,…
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Ex-Viking volleyball ace on GLIAC title team
Former Hopkins High School volleyball standout Corrie Wisser is a member of the Ferris State University volleyball squad that this weekend captured the championship for the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics…
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Wayland Middle School robotics going to state
The Wayland Middle School Robotics team #22154 Saturday qualified for the state championship level in a competition. Team No. 22154 won first place for Think Award which earns it a…
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No funeral date slated for John Sakon, 79
John Sakon, age 79, died Thursday, Nov. 21. He is survived by his children, Michael (Tammy) Sakon, Tim (Kim DeGraaf) Sakon, Monica Handrich and her seven children; grandchildren Sarra (Zach)…